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AHIMSA TIMES - NOVEMBER 2008 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
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Past President of India was present as a distinguished guest on this occasion. In his speech he spoke about relationship between peace and justice and human civilisation. He said that in the present circumstances, we should give priority to building of culture and character and introduce these in our educational system. Only a peaceful, happy and non-violent society can build a prosperous nation. Our coming generation has to develop a broad perspective in this regards so as to get rid of evils like terrorism. Shri Mahapragya, welcoming Dr. Kalam said that one one side, people are dying of hunger and on the other side, exploration of space is going on. He wondered what could be the connection between deaths by hunger It is a matter, worth pondering over, and space exploration. Shri Gulab Kothari, Editor of Rajasthan Patrika, who was present on the occasion presented his new book, "Dharma" to Dr. Abdul Kalam.
5TH JAIN HISTORY CONFERENCE ON 22nd NOVEMBER Maharshtra Jain Itihas Parishad is organising its 5th Jain History Conference on 22nd and 23rd November at Amabajogai in Marathwada of Maharashtra. Many of the scholars attending this conference will read research papers on various aspects of Jainology, history of Jains and Jainism. The scholars include Dr. Padmaja Patil, Dr. B.D. Khane, Dr. Vijay Dharurkar, Principal Shridhar Herwade, Prof. D.D. Magdum, Prof. Pradeep Phaltane, Dr. Chandrakant Chougule, Prof. Santosh Mulavkar, Dr. Suresh Shah, Dr. Ravindra Shah and many others. Dr. Ajit Patil will inaugurate the conference. Other Scholars also will be permitted to read their research papers. (Please call Dr. Gajkumar Shah in this regard at: 0253 2315922 From: Mahavir Sanglikar, Institute for Jain Studies, Pune E-Mail: msanglikar@yahoo.com
JAINAM TRADE FAIR TO BE HELD AT INDORE FROM DEC. 19 TO 22 On the occasion of completion of 25 successful years, Jain Social Group, Indore Main is going to organise Jainam Trade fair for the entire Jain community in the country and abroad for 4 days, 19th December to 22nd December, 2008, jointly with Jain International Trade Organisation. The objective of the fair is bring together various trade and industrial organisations, social, educational, professional and religious institutions and financial institutions on one platform in order to understand and appreciate the scope of financial and professional growth of one another and to acquaint them with social and religious activities of Jain community in the fields of education, culture, trade, industry, medicine, hospital services and human relations. Display of products of different well-known companies at national level and those of small and medium level of the city will be made. A separate food zone will be arranged for introducing the pure vegetarian preparations from different parts of the country. Cultural and educational activities will also be arranged at the fair site. It is expected that about two lakh visitors will be attending the fair. For details about booking of space for stalls and other information, contact: Mr. Rajendra Singh Jain E-Mail: jainam tradefair@gmail.com, Phone: 098260-75098,
JITO
AHMEDABAD TO HOST NEXT JITO MEET FROM JAN 8 TO 12 AHMEDABAD: Over 7,000 Jain industrialists and professionals living in 60 countries will participate in the community's biggest business event here from January 8 to 12. The mega mela is expected to draw over 7 lakh visitors and generate a lot of business opportunities by providing
entrepreneurs a networking platform. The previous two editions of the international event organised by Jain International Trade Organisation (Jito) were a major hit. The last event in January 2008 drew 10,000 delegates and close to 10 lakh visitors. Chief minister Narendra Modi and BJP's prime ministerial candidate LK Advani are also expected to participate. The event comprising an international trade fair, conference and a Jain pavilion will be different from its earlier editions in many ways. The last version had Jains from 40 nations participating.
AHIMSA COW SLAUGHTER FOR BONE TRADE Maneka Gandhi - Many years ago, I was taken by one of my constituency colleagues to the house of a family that he knew in Moradabad. I went very reluctantly as I realized it was simply going to be a photo - op for them but there are some things that one has to do in politics. These people turned out to be exporters of bone carvings - something that I found so distasteful that I declared that I was on my weekly fast so I would not have to partake of their lunch. When I asked what the bones were they promptly said "camel."
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